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📣 The Green Block News In its third annual report, the Global Sustainability Benchmark in Sports (GSBS) assessed 55 sports organizations worldwide, focusing on corporate, environmental, social, and governance pillars. Formula E and Borussia Dortmund emerged as the top performers in 2023. GSBS, a UK-based nonprofit, collects data transparently from entities, promoting sustainability reporting. Environmental sustainability proved the weakest area, with 53% lacking emissions data. GSBS encourages transparency and sustainable actions, urging sports organizations to address climate change and adopt responsible practices. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGY_xNG7 Source: Forbes

Grassroots sport organisations may lack the capacity to enhance their events in terms of environmental sustainability 🌲. ⁠ ⁠ Because youth 👦🏼👧🏿 is a relevant stakeholder and a valuable resource in sports organisations, however they are often not empowered to take action or lack the resources to do so. ⁠ ⁠ Our document on environmental sustainability puts forward guidelines and discussion points to trigger good practices and offer recommendations for young sport leaders to implement preventive and reactive environmentally sustainable actions linked to sport and outdoor activities 🌳 https://shorturl.at/ghIR8⁠ ⁠ #SustainableDevelopment ⁠

Another example of elite sport and it’s impact on the environment here, but this one hasn’t happened yet so maybe there is still time to make a difference. The Paris 2024 Organising Committee talk about sustainability and their environmental ambitions on their website. At the same time they are planning to build a new judging tower on the reef in Teahupo’o which will damage this important ecosystem for the sake of 3 days of competition. This despite the fact that the existing tower is regularly used for World Class events. I am a fan of sport at all levels and an advocate of the benefits of elite sport despite the environmental cost that is often associated with it. However, elite sports, like any other industry, must adapt to the changing environmental situation if it is going to survive. There is a possibility to reduce it’s impact and, in this case the responsible choice is clear. If you want to ask the organisers to reconsider this development there is a petition here: https://chng.it/77rsmJGNT8

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌿 As a sports officer, I believe in the power of athletics not just for physical health, but also for environmental stewardship. 🏞️ 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰: 🏟️ Question: How can we integrate eco-friendly practices into sports facilities and events to reduce our environmental impact? 🌱 From using recycled materials in equipment to implementing waste reduction strategies during tournaments, there are numerous ways sports officers can promote sustainability. By embracing eco-conscious practices, we can inspire athletes and fans alike to become champions for the planet. 🌎 Let's raise awareness about the intersection of sports and sustainability. By fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the sports community, we can create a lasting impact on the health of our planet. #EarthDay #Sportsdirector #SustainabilityInSports #GreenAthletics #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoFriendlyEvents #ChampionsForThePlanet

In collaboration with Green Sports Alliance, we cohosted a panel that put solutions led by social entrepreneurs and #sportchangemakers at the center of the sport and sustainability conversation. Check out the webinar and hear how #sportchangemakers believe the sport industry can take meaningful and systemic actions. Jürgen Griesbeck [Common Goal]: "If you want to be part of the solution, ask yourself [as a change leader], what are you doing in your position? And if you can't answer that, reach out to us." Nicole Rycroft [Canopy]: "Go for gold; be ambitious and bold for where you set the bar. It does not matter if you are a stadium manager, a food provider, a professional team; you can make a significant contribution to stabilizing our climate." Elliot Arthur-Worsop [Football For Future]: "Offer a training session for your staff - you might be a champion, but you can't change your organization by yourself. Activate other changemakers and have that critical conversation." Alison Tickell [Julie's Bicycle]: "It is not only about speaking to communities and the aggregate about their experience; it is also about getting hard-nosed about policy and calling for change." Share your favorite takeaways from the conversation below! Want to explore collaborations with social entrepreneurs to deepen your organization's climate commitment? Reach out to sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org.

Themistocles Karvountzis unveiled a key insight at Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0, emphasizing the need for a clear approach to tackle challenges in the sports industry. Sustainability Partner: The Sports Footprint #FrontRunners23

Our action plan summarises the key actions Sport England will take to deliver its environmental sustainability strategy, Every Move 🗒️ But it also outlines ideas on how sports clubs and organisations, as well as individuals, can make a change 👇 #WorldEnvironmentDay | #EveryMove

🌱 Ready to make your sports club more sustainable? Discover how implementing eco-friendly practices can benefit your club and the environment. Our latest blog covers everything from energy efficiency to green event planning. Learn how It’s GameTime can help streamline your sustainability efforts! 🌍📈 #SustainableSports #SportsManagement #EcoFriendly #ItsGameTime #SportsClubs #EnvironmentalStewardship

🎉 A big day for Useful Projects as Sport England launches their ‘Every Move’ Sustainability Strategy! 🎉 Over the past 18 months we’ve been supporting the development of this in several ways: 💭 Leading the sector-wide consultation. 👣 Calculating Sport England’s carbon footprint and developing their operational action plan. 🤝 Developing the ‘Every Move’ strategy in a highly collaborative way with Sport England. 📷 Working with our sister company, Thomas.Matthews , to develop the 2050 vision infographic. What makes this strategy unique is that we link #EnvironmentalSustainability, #Inequalities, and #Participation.   With strong leadership and funding behind it, we are certain that this strategy will lead to action. “If every individual, community and sector does its bit, humans have consistently shown they have the ingenuity and spirit to prevail.” - Chris Boardman, Chair for Sport England View the Sustainability Strategy here ➡ https://lnkd.in/evx6kZw8.  

This week marks a year since I launched Final Third… and what a year it’s been! With a mortgage and two kids, some people fairly questioned my decision to dive headfirst into a new business venture full-time. But I believed the sports industry needed more support to progress on sustainability, a vital topic that we all need to focus more on, and I’m delighted I took that decision to launch Final Third. A huge thank you to every single person I’ve worked with over this last 12 months, and everyone who has supported our work in any way. Reflecting on 12 months of work has been inspiring, and I’ve no idea how I’ve managed to fit it all in… In year one, we’ve: - Delivered staff education workshops for EFL (English Football League), Arsenal F.C, West Bromwich Albion Football Club, Wolves Foundation, Watford FC's Community Sports & Education Trust, Birmingham City FC Community Trust, Northampton Town FC Community Trust, Sporting Group International, Sporting Jobs, Rapid Charge, SGI Sports Management - Delivered The Carbon Literacy Project training to learners from 4 different countries - Led the club and CCO outreach for Green Football Weekend engaging over 100 football clubs, and designed the schools toolkit for the campaign’s education outreach - Delivered on the brilliant 'Cobblers Tackle Food Waste' initiative with Northampton Town FC Community Trust, funded by Eat It Up from Hubbub with support from the Starbucks 5p cup charge - Helped Manchester United Foundation with the launch of their Eco Reds initiative, with more support to follow soon - Partnered with Sporting Group International to help drive their sustainability credentials forward internally and externally whilst educating their global team, aiming to become the leading sports sponsorship agency globally in the sustainability space - Worked with Football for Forests on their launch in the UK - Supported Planet League on their brilliant Arsenal F.C x Ball Corporation activation through staff education - Spoke at events for Novo-K Procurement Solutions at Stamford Bridge and the Emirates and for Living Sport to a group of international sports management students visiting the UK from the US - Worked with Dan Freedman to launch a Key Stage 2 schools intervention bringing the Carnegie Medal nominated novel, ‘I Am Lenny Brown’ to life, soon to be delivered across schools all over the country by more than 6 CCOs ...And not to mention completing my MBA studies on the side! We’ve got some exciting projects already lined up for year 2, and I can’t wait to continue to make an impact with some fantastic people and organisations across the sports sector. Want to know what support we can bring to your sports club, organisation or charity? Reach out today at rich@finalthirdsport.co.uk - I'm always keen to chat!